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The Inevitable: Understanding the 12 Technological Forces That Will Shape Our Future

Kevin Kelly · Viking
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover

From one of our leading technology thinkers and writers, a guide through the twelve technological imperatives that will shape the next thirty years and transform our livesMuch of what will happen in the next thirty years is inevitable, driven by technological trends that are already in motion....
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Wired for War: The Robotics Revolution and Conflict in the 21st Century

P W Singer · Penguin Press
Pages: 499
Format: Hardcover

A military expert reveals how science fiction is fast becoming reality on the battlefield, changing not just how wars are fought, but also the politics, economics, laws, and ethics that surround war itself P. W. Singer?s previous two books foretold the rise of private military contractors...
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Every Landlord's Legal Guide

Janet Portman · NOLO; Twelfth Edition edition

Every Landlord's Legal Guide gives landlords the legal and practical solutions they need to rent residential property right. From move-in to move-out, this book covers a wide range of issues, including fair housing, repairs, sublets, screening for good tenants, and environmental hazards...
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The Essential 55: An Award-Winning Educator's Rules for Discovering the Successful Student in Every Child

Ron Clark · Hyperion; 1st edition
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover

Now in paperback, Ron Clark's New York Times bestseller that's changing America one child at a time! The runaway bestseller that's a must-have for every parent and teacher. How many authors would travel coast to coast on a bus to get their book into as many hands as possible?...
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Grass-Fed Cattle: How to Produce and Market Natural Beef

Julius Ruechel · Storey Publishing, LLC
Pages: 384
Format: Paperback

Julius Ruechel covers every aspect of raising grass-fed cattle, including herd selection, breeding, yearly cycles, cultivating and maintaining healthy soil and grass, fencing and pasture rotation, winter grazing, pests and diseases, and necessary equipment. He also provides everything...
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Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court

Ralph Warner Attorney · NOLO
Pages: 440
Format: Paperback

You don't need a lawyer to win in small claims court -- you need to know how to prepare and present your own case. Smart preparation for your day in court can make the difference between receiving a check and writing one. Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court provides the information,...
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Beyond the University: Why Liberal Education Matters

Michael S. Roth · Yale University Press; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover

Contentious debates over the benefitsor drawbacksof a liberal education are as old as America itself. From Benjamin Franklin to the Internet pundits, critics of higher education have attacked its irrelevance and elitismoften calling for more vocational instruction. Thomas Jefferson, by contrast,...
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Will College Pay Off?: A Guide to the Most Important Financial Decision You'll Ever Make

Peter Cappelli · PublicAffairs
Pages: 215
Format: Print book

The decision of whether to go to college, or where, is hampered by poor information and inadequate understanding of the financial risk involved.Adding to the confusion, the same degree can cost dramatically different amounts for different people. A barrage of advertising offers new degrees...
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The Complete Guide to Making Cheese, Butter, and Yogurt at Home: Everything You Need to Know Explained Simply

Richard Helweg · Atlantic Publishing Group Inc.; 2 Revised edition

Since the earliest human civilizations in the west, milk has been gathered from domesticated animals such as the goat, sheep, and cow to create a wide variety of high protein and tasty foods including cheese, butter, and yogurt. With more than 3,000 kinds of cheese registered to the FDA and dozens...
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The Job Description Handbook

Margie Mader-Clark · Nolo; Third Edition edition
Format: Paperback

Everything you need to define the job, step by stepEvery job has a description -- and if you craft it carefully, you can use a job description for effective hiring, new employee orientation, evaluating performances, discipline and plan for future growth. But if it's poorly written (or not written...
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What Does it Mean to Be Well Educated? And Other Essays on Standards, Grading, and Other Follies

Alfie Kohn · Beacon Press
Pages: 212
Format: Paperback

Few writers ask us to question our fundamental assumptions about education as provocatively as Alfie Kohn. Time magazine has called him'perhaps the country's most outspoken critic of education's fixation on grades [and] test scores.' And the Washington Post says he is 'the...
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The Beekeeper's Problem Solver: 100 Common Problems Explored and Explained

James E. Tew · Quarry Books

While keeping bees certainly isnt rocket science, doing it properly does involve decent levels of understanding, commitment, and attention to detail. Getting the basics right is essential, and this demands a solid appreciation of important areas such as hives management, breed choice, and health...
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